[News] Kavinsky Announces Debut Album, 'Outrun'

French electrohouse artist Kavinsky is probably known to most by way of his hit single "Nightcall", which was the lead track from the soundtrack for the neo-noir film Drive. Now, Kavinsky has nearly completed work on his debut studio album Outrun, which was produced by fellow French producer SebastiAn. The album will be released on Feburary 26th through Casablanca Records.

For a sense of what to expect come February, check out the lead single from the forthcoming LP, the grimy, electrofunk "Protovision". The song even comes paired with a video that clearly takes some cues from Drive. Watch it below.

[Listen] Starfucker - "Leave It All Behind"

After giving us the groovy funk-laden single "While I'm Alive", Portland outfit Starfucker quickly returns with "Leave It All Behind". The song is laced with glitchy synthesizers, pounding bass drums, and echoing vocals, and as it all melds together the result is a downright awesome party jam. Stream it below, or add it to your end-of-the-world playlist.

Starfucker's third studio album Miracle Mile is out on February 19th through Polyvinyl.

[News] Wavves Fourth LP Set to Drop in March

Wavves recently gave us the frantic surf rock lead single "Sail To The Sun", and now news has surfaced on the band's fourth LP, Krazy Sexy Cool. The album, which features 13 tracks, will be released on March 26th via Mom+Pop Records, with John Hill tackling production duties.

When speaking to Rolling Stone, Wavves frontman Nathan Williams said the album will have "acoustic meditations, complete with cello and glockenspiel accompaniment..." going further to say, "[e]very time that we record something I want it to sound different than previous efforts." The album will even feature elements of hip-hop, with Williams stating, "The idea of that was interesting to me to see if it could mix. Just make it seem like it should be there." He was apparently influenced by his recent work with Big Boi and Killer Mike.

In the meantime, you can stream the single "Sail To The Sun". Skateboards and joints are necessary when listneing to this cut.

[Listen] The Neighbourhood - "A Little Death"

A few weeks back The Neighbourhood gave us a brand new track in the form of "Let It Go", a song that will be included on both the band's debut album and a 7" single called "Thank You". Now, the band has dropped the b-side to "Let It Go", a subtle, brooding number that fits right into the band's current repertoire. 2012 has already proven to be a standout year for The Neighbourhood, so let's see how 2013 goes. Stream "A Little Death" below.

[Watch] Major Lazer - "Jah No Partial" Feat. Flux Pavilion (Official Video)

Major Lazer's collaboration with UK heavy hitter Flux Pavillion is a mix of genres but the video is a party scene. By party scene I mean it's a video showing Diplo and friends on the road, bringing their music to the masses via parties and festivals. It looks like one hell of a good time.

Free The Universe is out 2/19 on Mad Decent/Downtown and you can now enjoy a tantalising tease for that below as well. Happy Wednesday.

[Listen] Charli XCX - "You (Ha Ha Ha)"

Charli XCX is keeping her grind strong with another new track just a month after she released her Super Ultra Mixtape. Titled "You (Ha Ha Ha)" it's a catchy pop number from the young Brit and one to brighten up the dull midweek grind just 6 days from Xmas. Of the song Charli herself said:

Part of the record is super mystical and sparkling, part of it sounds like the internet spewing in your headphones and part of it is like melancholic angels. It’s an angel-pop record. Everything on the album is a pop song, but just twisted in my own magic way.

See what you make of her own magic twist below via Noisey.

[News] Dead Sons Announce Debut Album 'The Hollers & The Hymns'

I've talked about Dead Sons briefly a while ago and I mentioned that I was very excited for them to release more material and that anyone into the sounds of Arctic Monkeys and QOTSA should give them a play.... Well know we have the news that they'll release The Hollers & The Hymns, their debut LP, on February the 18th. Mark your calendars. 2013 is looking like it's going to be one hell of a good year for music lovers everywhere.

Check out the video for their track "Hangman" above if you're yet to be familiar with their desert drenched sounds.

[Watch] She & Him - "Baby, It's Cold Outside" (Official Video)

I am far from in the Christmas spirit but things like this help me get there little by little. It's a video from She & Him for their track "Baby, It’s Cold Outside" which featured on last year's A Very She & Him Christmas. The video sees an animated Zooey getting all hot and flustered in a winter cabin over band mate M. Ward. Check it out above.